Tree Ordinance Advisory Committee
At a glance
Built from the official City Commission minutes.
- What: A committee to review the City's tree ordinance, established on May 14 (RE.15) with modifications.
- Vote: 3-0, with King and Rosado abstaining because of ties to Florida International University.
- Timeline from staff: Nine of ten appointments are made; the committee convenes in late June or early July; public workshops follow in July; draft recommendations come in mid-2027. Florida State University's Consensus Center is the facilitator.
Discussion
Assistant Director Fernandez-Stiers of the Building Department presented. Reyes promised to contract with Florida International University and the University of Miami for technical input. Related earlier tree dispute: Morningside Park Tree Removal Appeal.
Log
2026-05-14 - City Commission
- RE.15 adopted with modifications, 3-0; King and Rosado did not vote.
- Fernandez-Stiers presented the schedule above.